Michael Piller, who brought success to Star Trek: The Next Generation and co-created USA Network's Dead Zone has succumbed to cancer
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/14414.html
His loss will be felt in the sci-fi community
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/view/news/article/14414.html
His loss will be felt in the sci-fi community